Kindle Paperwhite Jailbreak (5.2.0 - 5.3.1, 5.3.4, 5.3.5)

[knc1]

Originally Posted by mallums

The bridge appears to have operated as expected (as already known), and the actual jailbreak appeared to function completely as expected on my non-jailbroken Paperwhite. However, I am not 100% confident of the latter, as that device was jailbroken in the past, so you will want a more competent helper or a brave soul with a factory-fresh Kindle.

Some of the earlier Kpw Amazon images are "complete" firmware replacements.

1. Get one of those -
2. Install it per Amazon directions (a downgrade, but the image doesn't detect that) -
3. Use the Amazon updates to "upgrade" to 5.3.5 -
4. Now it is "factory clean" -
5. If anything fails, just return to step 2 above.

[mallums]

Originally Posted by knc1

Some of the earlier Kpw Amazon images are "complete" firmware replacements.

1. Get one of those -
2. Install it per Amazon directions (a downgrade, but the image doesn't detect that) -
3. Use the Amazon updates to "upgrade" to 5.3.5 -
4. Now it is "factory clean" -
5. If anything fails, just return to step 2 above.

[1. Complete "back-out" of all installed custom software] + 2. factory reset [+ 3. firmware downgrade]. Step 1 optional, not necessary if firmware is downgraded properly. Step 3, "nuke it from orbit, only way to be sure option" is best. But non-optional step 2, factory reset, that's a showstopper. I can't (for political reasons, meaning I share this Kindle with other people) clear all content.

[Gazella]

If I installed 5.3.5 on my already jailbroken Kindle, will it remove the jailbreak?

[mallums]

Originally Posted by Gazella

If I installed 5.3.5 on my already jailbroken Kindle, will it remove the jailbreak?

No, but Collections Manager is likely broken, and JBPatch is broken.

Unless you didn't keep JBBridge installed. But it looks like the jailbreak method itself still works, so you can jailbreak again if necessary.

[mallums]

Originally Posted by hanog

Info about 5.3.5

Jailbreak seems ok install without error.
Kindlet ok install without error
Collections manager start but nothing listed
JBPatch installed without error, but just the framework working, the patches are not compatible.

Does this mean CM works but is wiped? Does this imply previously installed CM still works, but won't install new? Or, are CM and JBPatch unrelated?

I'm having a 40-something moment.

[ixtab]

Originally Posted by mallums

Does this mean CM works but is wiped? Does this imply previously installed CM still works, but won't install new? Or, are CM and JBPatch unrelated?

I'm having a 40-something moment.

Both CM and JBPatch do not work on 5.3.5. They are unrelated, but both of them access some internal Kindle classes. And Amazon/Lab126 seem to absolutely love to obfuscate things again and again with every new firmware release. It's totally pointless, but it requires me to invest dozens of hours of stupid and boring work for every new firmware.

[Gazella]

I just updated to 5.3.5 and now when I open Kindle Launcher it says Kindlet Jailbreak not installed and the screensavers hack has been removed.

[Gazella]

Originally Posted by ixtab

Can anyone please post a statement about whether or not the jailbreak works on 5.3.5? ("works" as in "installs correctly, i.e., can jailbreak a non-jailbroken device", not as in "survives the update from a previously jailbroken version" - the latter is old news).

Thanks!

When I updated to 5.3.5, the jailbreak got deleted. So, I had to install it again and I can say that the jailbreak works on FW 5.3.5.

[piperclassique]

I'm using this Back Door Lock

Stops the guy in the Amazon punishment cell from breaking my Kindle

[arthurdapaz]

All Packagers of this forum!!

Don't forget to add B020 kindle devices when creating .bin files!

[ixtab]

Originally Posted by arthurdapaz

All Packagers of this forum!!

Don't forget to add B020 kindle devices when creating .bin files!

We probably will for new releases. In the mean time, you can repackage them yourself by downloading kindletool and extracting, then repacking the .bins.

[simplicity787]

Sorry if i will raise a noob question.

How to use google play on my PW? Please help me guys...

TIA. more power!!!

[ixtab]

Originally Posted by simplicity787

Sorry if i will raise a noob question.

How to use google play on my PW? Please help me guys...

TIA. more power!!!

The Paperwhite is not running Android. You can't use Android applications on E-ink Kindles.

[Gazella]

Of course not.

[Gazella]

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